Intercambio de Comunidades
Espanol/Ingles

Contact: Vicky Holdridge
2885 Aurora #36
Boulder, CO 80303
303-996-0275 x5
vicky@intercambioweb.org
www.intercambioweb.org

Intercambio is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization in Boulder County. It was founded in October 2000 in response to an expressed need of immigrants to learn English and be more integrated within the community. Intercambio’s mission is to increase opportunities and independence for immigrants and build a richer, more integrated community by reducing language and cultural barriers in Boulder County.

Intercambio provides English classes designed to meet students’ individual needs, information on community resources, and intercultural social events. Intercambio is the only program in Boulder County that offers low-cost weekly English classes at students’ homes, work-sites, and community centers. Classes are offered at flexible times and are taught by volunteer teachers from the community.

Volunteer/Work Study Opportunities:
Naropa students, as volunteer teachers, receive ongoing training and the opportunity to help adults learn English. It’s also a great opportunity to form intercultural relationships. The commitment is to teach English to adults 4-6 hours a week for at least 3 months. There is a 6 hour training required. Make sure to enroll in a training early. The training is only offered once a month. The Community Work Study Program is looking for students who can commit to both fall and spring semesters.

Internships with Intercambio de Comunidades:

Home-assessment Intern
10-15 hours a week
This volunteer position works closely with the Program Coordinator with the home-classes. Before starting home-classes, students must be pre-assessed with an interview and an English test. After home-classes have been in session for six months, the students must be post-assessed to record progress.

School Intern Position
10 hours a week
This volunteer position will be working closely with the Program Coordinator in organizing the school classes.

For both internships you must have your own transportation, be fluent in Spanish, have a flexible schedule, have computer experience and reside in Lafayette, Boulder or Longmont.